Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18 or Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1/2, G-NS (NY HELPS - NO EXAM REQUIRED)

New York State Civil Service
Albany, NY

NY HELP No

Agency Motor Vehicles, Department of

Title Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18 or Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1/2, G-NS (NY HELPS - NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:- Working closely with Program Units and the Legal Bureau to develop and issue solicitation documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Sole/Single Source Procurements, and other financial documents- Writing, managing and tracking Agency Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and discretionary agreements- Providing technical assistance relative to New York State's laws, rules, regulations and policies of contract administration to agency staff and vendors- Preparing evaluation documentation and oversee the awarding of contracts- Reviewing bid proposals, negotiate contract terms and write contracts- Facilitating approval of vendors/contracts with DMV units including the compliance officer, audit, and executives - Preparing procurement packages for the Attorney General's (AG's) and the Office of the State Comptroller's (OSC's) review- Writing and coordinating DMV's response to the AG's and the OSC's questions- Setting the budget, forecasting spends, and auditing, processing, and tracking contract payments- Monitoring contract compliance in accordance with contract terms, State Finance Law, Executive Orders, etc.

Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for the Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18 position, or Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1 or 2, G-NS (Equated to G-14 or G-16), you must meet one of the following conditions as detailed below:NY HELPS : For Contract Management Specialist 1, G-18: Six years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management, including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting; contract development, including developing requests for proposals; contract execution, including securing signatory approval from control agencies; monitoring and review of contract terms.For Contract Management Specialist Trainee 2, G-NS (Equated to G-16): Five years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management, including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting; contract development, including developing requests for proposals; contract execution, including securing signatory approval from control agencies; monitoring and review of contract terms.For Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS (Equated to G-14): Four years of experience managing contracts and related budgets including one or more of the following areas: negotiation with contractors and vendors; fiscal management, including bidding, payment, analysis, and fiscal reporting; contract development, including developing requests for proposals; contract execution, including securing signatory approval from control agencies; monitoring and review of contract terms.Substitution: An associate's degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.Advanced NY HELPS placement for this title may be possible with proof of professional experience relating to the title being posted and can be discussed at time of interview. Transfer:One year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service allocated to a G-11 or higher eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law, or currently serving in the title and eligible for reassignment. List Appointment *: Eligible for appointment from the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program (PATT) eligible lists. Reinstatement:If you previously served in this title or in a title otherwise transferable to this title, you may be considered for reinstatement pursuant to Civil Service Law, if it is in the best interest of the agency. If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission. All reinstatements must serve a mandatory 52-week probation period. 55b/c Appointment:This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications stated above and must submit their current 55b/c eligibility letter along with their application. *This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:o Paid Leaveo Paid Holidayso Pensiono Health Insuranceo Dental & Vision Coverageo Flex Spendingo Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Programo Health Care Spending Accounto Tuition Assistance Programs o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programo Transportation Savings Programo Employee Assistance Programs For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV's commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] DMV is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Amanda Jackson

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Notes on Applying Send a cover letter, referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility. Should you accept a job offer with the Department of Motor Vehicles, your appointment will be contingent upon completion of fingerprinting appointment and background check (DMV covers the cost).

Posted 2026-04-03

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